A leading financial services company in Mumbai seeks an experienced candidate for IT controls assessments. The role involves coordinating with business and IT, leading ISO and SOX audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should have a BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or an MBA in Systems, alongside strong knowledge of information security, risk management frameworks, and relevant certifications. This position offers a chance to contribute to the integrity of IT operations and compliance efforts.
Qualifications
Experience in conducting controls assessments to identify areas of risk.
Ability to prepare reports based on control effectiveness.
Knowledge of compliance with Company policies and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with business and IT process owners for controls assessments.
Plan, test, document, and report on control assessments.
Lead ISO, SOX and ICoFR audit planning and execution.
Skills
Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
Knowledge of ISO, SOX and IT frameworks including COSO and COBIT
Demonstrated knowledge in Information Security areas
Strong understanding of governance & risk management
Education
BE / B.Tech Computer Science / MBA – Systems
Tools
Certification of CA, CPA or CIA
Job description
Coordinate with business and IT process owners to initiate, scope, plan, and conduct periodic controls assessments to identify areas of risk by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) over applications, operating systems, and databases as well as the network infrastructure including cybersecurity controls
Planning, testing, documentation and reporting
Communicate issues to process owners, ensuring their understanding of associated risks and the actions needed to remediate those risks
Prepare reports based on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls evaluated/tested
Track and monitor open issues and conduct follow-up to evaluate the adequacy of remediation efforts
Lead ISO, SOX and ICoFR audit planning, fieldwork (testing and documentation), and reporting
Interact with the IT application during the SOX control testing processes, including attending walkthrough meetings and performing testing on their behalf
Aware of IT Controls and related compliances
Evaluate compliance with Company policies and procedures and regulatory standards
Build collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders (appropriate levels>
Education
BE / B.Tech Computer Science / MBA – Systems
Competencies (Knowledge & Skills)
Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
Certification of CA, CPA or CIA (or actively working towards) or other similar certifications would be an added advantage.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of concepts, best practices and controls in a breadth of Information Security areas/domains. These include governance & risk management, access control, cybersecurity, physical security, security architecture and design, business continuity/disaster recovery, network security, application & operations security and compliance/incident management.
Demonstrated ability to understand complex technologies, business processes, regulations and emerging risks.
Strong understanding of ISO, SOX and IT frameworks including COSO and COBIT.